A stationary front just to the west of Big Island will shift east of the island chain late today or tonight. Deep moisture associated with the front is forecast to linger near the Big Island through Thursday, keeping the chance of rain highest over the Big Island and Maui County. Cooler and drier conditions with north winds will slowly fill back in behind the front for Maui County later today or tonight. Weaker winds, more humid weather, and increasing shower chances could affect the islands this weekend into early next week.

Today

We expect variable winds around 5 to 15 mph and becoming northerly around 15 mph later today or tonight. Mostly cloudy skies are forecast with scattered showers. Conditions are expected to slowly improve as the front moves through and away from the islands. Temperatures up to 81° to 86° but feeling cooler as the northerly winds begin to fill in and bring a bit of a nip to the air.

UV index at 8 (“very high” exposure level)

Tonight

Mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers. Low temperatures from 66° to 71°. Winds are expected to be out of the north around 15 mph.